There are a lot of festivals around us…
Film festival and a lineup of events and activities
Viewers and participants will be immerses in a multicultural exhibit of art, musical performances, cultural dances, a showcase of traditional clothing, handcrafts and a variety of delicious food.
Tanabata is a beloved celebration in Japan which recognizes an Ancient Story of separation, longing, hopes, wishes and reunion. It is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month (July 7th). Every year Kaji Aso Studio presents art, poetry and music inspired by this story and participants help celebrate by tying wishes to green branches (in Japan – bamboo). This year Kaji Aso Studio joined in partnership with Symphony Park to help the community learn about and enjoy this story to nourish our hearts. More than ever we can empathize with the couple’s patience, longing and promise to be together.
The 2nd annual US-Japan Friendship Coming of Age Celebration will be held virtually in 2021. You do not need to be Japanese to be recognized as SEIJIN! We welcome anyone whose birthday falls between January 1999 and March 2001 and resides in the US.
Gather to welcome 2019 Japanese Oshogatsu style! Dance with Taiko drumming beats, pound Mochi sticky rice, parade with Shishi the lion, and relax with Chado the tea ceremony! Try hands-on activities such as Koma spinning tops, Fuku-warai lucky laugh game, Origami (giant & wearable origami), Omikuji fortune telling and more!